ArtixScan 4000tf Installation and Operation Manual
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Contents 1 Introduction 1 Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 1 Environmental Requirements ............................................................................................ 2 System Requirements ......................................................................................................... 2 2 Before You Begin 3 Unpacking the Scanner ....................................................
1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the ArtixScan™ 4000tf scanner! The 42-bit, highresolution ArtixScan 4000tf is specifically designed for graphic arts and imaging professionals. This manual will help you with the installation and operation of your scanner. The information provided covers both Macintosh and PC environments for Windows® 98/98 SE/2000/Me. Specifications Scanning Modes Color, grayscale and black & white in a single scanning pass 24/42-Bit Color input and output (approx. 4.
Environmental Requirements Before unpacking your scanner, make sure that the location where the scanner will be installed is large enough to allow for easy operation. • Make sure that the operating environment for the scanner is free of dust and other contaminants. • Allow adequate ventilation space (no less than 1 feet) around the scanner. • Place the scanner on a flat, stable surface that is not subject to vibration.
2 Before You Begin This section provides information on procedures you need to perform and things to check on your ArtixScan 4000tf scanner. The general installation procedures cover the following subjects: • Unpacking the scanner • Taking a close look Unpacking the Scanner While unpacking the scanner, inspect the shipping carton for any signs of mishandling or damage.
Taking a Closer Look Front View Space for inserting the holders Power switch This door can be pulled down for inserting the APS cartridge.
3 Installation This section provides information on the scanner connection procedures. The general installation procedures cover the following subjects: • Installing the scanner software • Connecting the scanner to your computer Installing the Scanner Software Before connecting the scanner to your computer, follow the steps below to install scanner software: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Insert the Microtek CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Connecting the Scanner to Your Computer The ArtixScan 4000tf comes with both FireWire and USB. You may choose either FireWire (IEEE-1394) or USB as the interface to make the connection between the scanner and computer. (You can use only one interface at a time.) Connecting Scanner Using the FireWire Cable Before connecting the scanner, check to see if your computer system is FireWire-Ready. “FireWire-Ready” means you can connect the scanner to your computer using the provided FireWire cable.
2. Connect the scanner to your computer, using the provided FireWire cable. Connect one end of the FireWire cable to your computer’s FireWire port, and connect the other end of the cable to the scanner’s FireWire port. For Macintosh users The latest Macintosh computers (i.e., G3, G4, etc.) are equipped with a built-in FireWire port, usually labeled with the “ ” logo. For PC users 3. Turn on the scanner and wait for the lights on the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady. 4.
System is Not FireWire-Ready If your computer does not have a built-in FireWire port or FireWire card, follow the steps below to install the FireWire card. Step 1: Installing the FireWire card 1. Shut down the computer and all peripherals, then disconnect the power cord from the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover and insert the FireWire card into an available PCI slot. Push the card all the way in and make sure that it is seated in the slot. 3. Put the computer cover back on.
Windows 2000 Windows 98 SE/Me Note: If your computer cannot detect the FireWire card, then please see the “Troubleshooting” documentation in your Microtek CD to solve this problem. Step 3: Connecting the scanner With the FireWire connection ready, follow the procedures described in the section “System is FireWire-Ready” to connect the scanner to your computer.
Connecting Scanner Using the USB Cable Before connecting the scanner, check to see if your computer system is USB-Ready. “USBReady” means you can connect the scanner to your computer using the provided USB cable. • For Macintosh users, the computer should include a built-in USB interface. • For PC users, normally the USB interface is built-in on the PC main board and equipped with a USB port. System is USB-Ready If your system is USB-Ready, follow the steps below to make the connection. 1.
For Macintosh users — G3/G4 USB port usually labeled with the “ ” logo. For PC users 3. Turn on the scanner, and wait for the lights on the front panel to stop blinking and stay on steady. 4. Your system will detect the scanner automatically. Note: If you encounter problems with scanner installation, see the “Troubleshooting” documentation in your Microtek CD.
4 Positioning Your Originals This section provides information on how to position your transparent film in various holders.
Positioning the Transparent Film Using the 35mm Filmstrip Holder Six frames can be mounted into the 35mm filmstrip holder at a time. 1. Push the lock to open the holder. The lock is located at the back of the holder 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. Place the 35mm filmstrip into the holder. 3 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 3. Close the 35mm filmstrip holder. You will hear a “click” as it locks into place. 4. When the filmstrip is correctly loaded, the filmstrip holder is ready to be inserted into the slide scanner.
Using the 35mm Slide Holder The 35mm slide holder can hold a maximum of four mounted slides at a time. 1. Place the individual 35mm slides into the holder. 2. When the slides are correctly loaded, the holder is ready to be inserted into the slide scanner. Using the APS Cartridge Holder The maximum frame count depends on the APS film cartridge you purchase. 1. Open the APS cartridge holder. Turn the lever to the “OPEN” position counterclockwise to open the holder.
2. Load the APS film into the holder with the surface labeled “1,2,3,4” facing out. 1 2 4 3 3. Close the APS cartridge holder. Turn the lever to the “LOCK” position clockwise to close the holder. K OPEN LOC 4. When the film is correctly loaded, the cartridge holder is ready to be inserted into the slide scanner.
Inserting the Film Holder Note: Before you insert the film holder, it is best to start up the ScanWizad Pro TX program. You can do this by performing the appropriate command from your image-editing program (such as Adobe Photoshop 6.0). After you insert the holder, you can then perform a preview scan. To insert the 35mm filmstrip holder or 35mm slide holder Push the holder in the direction of the arrow indicated on the top end of the holder. The scanner then auto loads the holder.
To insert the APS cartridge holder Pull down the scanner door first to allow insertion of the APS cartridge holder.
Ejecting the Film Holder There are two ways to eject the film holder: from the ScanWizard Pro TX interface, or from the Eject button in the 4000tf scanner. A. From the ScanWizard Pro TX interface. Eject button: Ejects the filmstrip/slide/ APS cartridge holder from the scanner B. From the Eject button in the 4000tf scanner.
5 Creating the Scanner ICC Profile This chapter provides information on how to use the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler (MSP) for your scanner. Introduction The Microtek Scanner ICC (International Color Consortium) Profiler is a scanner calibration and profiling utility program exclusively designed for Microtek scanners.
Placing the Color Target Place the Kodak Q-60E3 35mm target with the emulsion side (the side you can read correctly) face up on the first frame of the 35mm slide holder, and insert the holder into the scanner. Make sure that the woman’s portrait lies towards the front of the scanner. 8 7 1: /1-1 03 9 93 35 .8 P TA 3 ro C K fe H O ss R D io O AK na M lF E ilm Make sure the Kodak© logo appears here.
Calibration Setup 1. With the target properly positioned on the scanner, turn on your scanner and let it warm up for about five minutes. 2. Launch the Scanner ICC Profiler calibration utility. When the main MSP dialog window appears, do the following: F A B C D E A Choose the scanner model you are currently calibrating. B Choose the proper target media. Select Positive. C Select the date code and target type from the drop-down list that match your target.
D Set Tonal Mapping Mapping. This option lets you select the way the tonal reproduction curve of the profile should be controlled. • • • • Normal Normal: Slightly brightens the highlights but also darkens the shadows. Lighten Lighten: Brightens the highlights and also lightens the overall image. Darken Darken: Darkens the shadows without changing the highlights. Reduce Contrast Contrast: (This is the default and recommended setting if you are not sure about what you need.
Step 2: Align target registration marks A. Upper-left registration mark B. Upper-right registration mark C. Bottom-right registration mark Move the cursor into the target image area; the pointer will change to a horizontally flipped L mark (“ ”). Align the cursor with the small upper-left registration mark. After the upper left mark is aligned, the upper right part of the target image is displayed, and an instruction dialog box will prompt you to align the upper right registration mark.
Loading a Profile 1. Launch ScanWizard Pro TX. tixScan 4000tf 2. From the Preview window, choose the Scanner menu, then select Ar ArtixScan and the resolution settings. 3. Click the Material Selection icon to select scan material — Positive. ofile list box and select one of the 4. From the Settings window, click on the Scanner Pr Profile scanner profiles you have just created. Note: For more details on the Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler, please refer to the online help feature of the MSP program.
Artixscan 4000tf 专业胶片扫描仪的安装调试步骤(windows) Artixscan 4000tf 专业胶片扫描仪是 MICROTEK 公司开发的用于胶片扫描的 专业扫描仪，该扫描仪的驱动程序采用 ScanWizard Pro TX，特点是支持 KCMS 色彩管理系统，能够直接做 CMYK 分色扫描。 其驱动的版本对应的扫描仪型号如下： ScanWizard ProTX 版本 CMS 版本 6.01 6.60 MSP 版本 适合扫描仪型号 适用操作系统 CMS2.1 Artixscan4000tf Windows98\2000\xp CMS2.3 Artixscan4000tf 同上 驱动下载的方法: 请到中晶科技公司的网页上“在线服务”，“驱动下载”里面，选择 WINDOWS, 选择 Artixscan 4000tf 就能查询到对应的驱动。 一、USB 接口方式的连机步骤： 1.首先扫描仪与计算机的 USB 线不要连接。。 2.
CMYK 三大类。 （3）扫描仪色彩特性文件生成器（Microtek Scanner ICC Profiler）MSP1.60 简称 MSP，其作用是能通过对 KODAK 的标准色片的扫描，与色片的 标准数值比较后，产生的差值储存在该扫描仪的 ICC 标准的特性文件， 以被驱动程序在使用该扫描仪时，做色彩补偿校正使用。 2、ScanWizard Pro 软件的安装： （1）、安装 ScanWizard Pro 本体。运行\Scanpro\disk1\setup.
四、件参数设置部分 1．ScanWizard Pro 软件的色彩匹配参数设置（Color Maching Setup） 具体的设置位置如下图： 由于 ScanWizard Pro 软件是采用标准的色彩管理系统 KCMS 来进行工作 的，所以使用扫描仪前，熟悉软件的色彩特性文件配置的最佳值相当重要。我 们推荐的数值是： 1.“DISPLAY”项中使用“Generic EBU 1.8 Gamma Monitor”， 2.“RGB”项选项可用“SCANNER RGB”； 3.“CMYK”项分色表，使用“Light GCR 340 UCR CMYK Japanese Std. Proofing"。 注意，此设置，可以在调用 SWP 程序中，随时进行更改。 2．扫描仪的色彩特性的校正。 具体参见《icc 校正.doc》一文。 3．注意 SWP TX 6.
在“色彩空间模式”中选择“LCH”模式，并按确定。 再次选择“确定” 。扫描仪的参数设置界面从“本地”转换到了“LCH”模 式。 从上面的对比，我们可以看到 LCH 模式下，驱动提供色彩方式更为方便和
易用。 五、推荐的软件使用方法：（以 PROTX 6.
MICROTEK 4000T 扫描仪操作要点介绍（WINDOWS） 一、 采用 4000T 扫描仪进行扫描操作，建议的工作步骤： 1．请直接运行从桌面上运行扫描仪驱动程序。即从“开始”-“程序”-“Microtek Scanwizard Pro TX”，运行 Microtek Scanwizard Pro TX6.
5．在扫描前的色彩调整操作完毕以后，可以进行批处理扫描。此时点按“Scan”按 钮进行扫描操作。在选定好文件名，文件格式的情况，按“DONE”按钮，进行正 式的扫描。具体流程介绍，请参考图三的窗口。
6．关加快“预扫”速度的方法 在软件默认参数下，“预扫”速度比较慢，可以通过如下方式，进行加快。 通过打开：Preferences 菜单下的 Prescan setup 窗口，选择“Fast Prescan”的功 能，如此，就可以大大提高“预扫”速度。 具体设置，请参考下图：
二、 扫描时的色彩调整操作的要点： 1.
2. 曝光不足的片子，如何进行补偿调整。 （1）直接选择 IMAGE CATALOG 中的 UNDER EXPOSED 的功能，直接来达 到调整图片亮度的目的。 （2）可以选择在 GRADATION 的工具中，选择 GAMMA，通过加上一个 1.
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方法二，用去处偏色的工具进行调整。 如果在图片中，有明显的参照色系，如白色的墙体，中性灰色的水泥路，可以 采用 REMOVE CAST 的功能来调整色偏。
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可以通过加到 IMAGE CATALOG 的方法，将这些参数保留下来。
